Tuna Pasta Salad

Looking for a delicious and easy cold pasta salad that’s perfect for lunch, potlucks, or a make-ahead dinner? This is becoming one of my go-to Tuna Pasta Salad recipes, and it always disappears fast. It starts with tender shell pasta, flaky tuna, sweet peas, and Colby Jack cheese, all tossed in a tangy, creamy pasta salad dressing. The secret ingredient? A splash of pickle juice! It might sound simple, but it adds just the right zing to wake up every bite.

• 1 pound (16 ounces) medium shell pasta
• 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained well
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 can (15 ounces) sweet peas, well-drained
• 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, cut into small cubes
• ⅔ cup (155 g) mayonnaise
• ⅓ cup (77 g) sour cream
• 3 tablespoons dill pickle juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried dill